💼 Company Overview 💼

Silver Peak was a leading provider of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions, specializing in optimizing and securing enterprise networks. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Silver Peak became renowned for its Unity EdgeConnect™ SD-WAN platform, which delivered high-performance connectivity, application acceleration, and integrated security. Its mission was to “transform the WAN into a competitive advantage” for businesses by simplifying network management, reducing costs, and enhancing user experience. In September 2020, Silver Peak was acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and integrated into its Aruba Networking division.

🛠️ Products & Services 🛠️

✅ Unity EdgeConnect™ SD-WAN – A robust platform for WAN optimization, application performance, and secure connectivity.
✅ Unity Boost™ – AI-driven WAN optimization for real-time application performance enhancement.
✅ Unity Orchestrator™ – Centralized management and analytics for multi-site SD-WAN deployments.
✅ Integrated Security – Built-in firewall, encryption, and segmentation for secure SD-WAN operations.
✅ Cloud-First Networking – Seamless integration with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
✅ Managed Services – End-to-end deployment, monitoring, and support for enterprise clients.

📜 Corporate History & Milestones 📜

✅ 2004 – Founded by David Hughes, a networking industry veteran, to address WAN optimization challenges.
✅ 2013 – Shifted focus to SD-WAN, launching the Unity EdgeConnect™ platform.
✅ 2018 – Recognized as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for WAN Edge Infrastructure.
✅ 2020 – Acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for $925M, integrating into Aruba Networking.
✅ 2021 – HPE expanded Silver Peak’s capabilities with Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN, combining SD-WAN and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) features.

🌍 Global & Domestic Presence 🌍

✅ Headquarters – 2860 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA (former HQ).
✅ Regional Offices – Operated globally with offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
✅ Market Focus – Global, serving enterprises, service providers, and distributed organizations.

🚀 Strategic Highlights 🚀

✅ SD-WAN Innovation – Pioneered AI-driven WAN optimization and application-aware routing.
✅ Cloud Integration – Seamless connectivity with major cloud providers, enabling hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
✅ Security Integration – Combined networking and security into a single platform, aligning with SASE principles.
✅ HPE Acquisition – Enhanced HPE’s Aruba Networking portfolio, strengthening its position in the SD-WAN market.

👥 Governance & Leadership 👥

✅ Founder & Former CEO – David Hughes, a visionary in WAN optimization and SD-WAN technologies.
✅ Leadership Post-Acquisition – Integrated into HPE’s Aruba Networking division under Keerti Melkote (President, Intelligent Edge).
✅ Governance – Operated with a focus on innovation, customer-centricity, and compliance with global standards.

📰 Recent News & Developments 📰

✅ 2021 Integration – HPE launched Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN, combining Silver Peak’s technology with Aruba’s security and AI capabilities.
✅ 2022 Expansion – Introduced EdgeConnect Microbranch, extending SD-WAN to remote workers and small sites.
✅ 2023 Innovation – Enhanced AI-driven analytics and zero-trust security features in the EdgeConnect platform.

🌱 Sustainability & Innovation 🌱

✅ Energy Efficiency – Optimized WAN performance reduced bandwidth usage, lowering energy consumption.
✅ R&D Focus – Invested in AI/ML for predictive analytics and automated network optimization.
✅ Cloud-First Approach – Enabled remote work and reduced the need for physical infrastructure, supporting sustainability goals.

🔚 Conclusion 🔚

Silver Peak revolutionized the SD-WAN market with its innovative, AI-driven platform, delivering unparalleled performance, security, and simplicity. Its acquisition by HPE has further strengthened its capabilities, integrating SD-WAN with Aruba’s networking and security solutions. As part of HPE’s Aruba Networking division, Silver Peak’s technology continues to empower enterprises to build agile, secure, and cloud-first networks, positioning HPE as a leader in the evolving SASE and SD-WAN landscapes.